Vegan
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Mexican
Catering
Third location. A fully vegan/plant-based Mexican restaurant. Offers a variety of dishes including appetizers, burritos, desserts, enchiladas, elote and tacos. Open Mon-Sat 12:00pm-9:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-8:00pm.
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20 Reviews
First Review by JesterKing
lizfvegan
Points +16
So good! - Edit
i’ve never left a review but i just have to say this was incredible
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-04
Guest
Phei3146
Points +256
Everything is yummy - Edit
My favorite date night or family restaurant in Chicago! Such good vibes and delicious food (both tacos and other items).
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-29
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FinleyBaker
Points +183
Great food - Edit
The tacos here are to die for!
Read morePros: Great food, Good service
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sassy.mango
Points +272
Todo muy rico - Edit
Delicious food that reminded me of being in Mexico. My favorite was the pambazo asada sandwich. So good!The molletes, elote street corn style and rice and beans were also excellent. The tacos were good but were the least impressive for me. They were a bit heavy/oily. Horchata was amazing too!
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LaurelC
Points +104
Great Flavor - Edit
The portion sizes are great (not too large, not small by any means). My mom found her mushroom taco to be a little spicier than expected, but overall we all truly enjoyed our meal!
Read morePros: Flavor, Lots of options
Guest
yingsi
Points +233
Very heavy - Edit
The food is nothing to write home about but heavily fried. It had a lot of salt and oil. Maybe this is just standard American fare - was just too heavy to me
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-09-06
Pros: Very good value
Cons: Heavy - can taste the fried food
Guest
KristenTravis
Points +127
So good! - Edit
Love the vibe of the place, lots of great options and reasonable pricing.
Read moreWe ordered cauliflower al pastor tacos, asada taco dinner, chips and salsa, and quesabirria. All were very good with great flavors and lots of filling! The salsa had a nice little kick but we anticipated more of a kick than what we got. Either way, it was still a great salsa. The birria was good but didn’t have the punch I was expecting.
Overall it was a delicious meal and very filling. I’d definitely recommend Penelope’s and would love to return!
- started eating before we could get a picture of all the food!
Updated from previous review on 2025-09-01
Pros: Plenty of filling, Great options and flavors
Cons: Wished the birria had more kick
Guest
catoasch
Points +105
Pretty much the best! - Edit
To be is the best vegan Mexicans. Their oat meat it’s amazing. Everything we had was very tarty. We ate the corn with takis, quesadilla, chimichanga and a variety of tacos! Don’t skip it!
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KrishenBlows
Points +448
Phenomenal Vegan Mexican Food - Edit
Absolutely incredible food here, reminded me of Mexican food I ate growing up in AZ. Small, cozy place with good vibes
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Clevewal
Points +82
Exceptional Food - Edit
We had the enchiladas and the birriatacos. So good. We have been to the Andersonville location and this is just as good. Smaller but with an Olvera
Read moreSt vibe that we like.
Pros: Excellent food, Quick friendly service
Cons: No cons
Guest
natalie412
Points +19
Amazing Mexican Food - Edit
This was my second visit to Penelope’s and the first at this location. We had the torta, quesabirria tacos and some drinks. Everything was excellent. The torta is huge and the bread it comes in is so fluffy and light and decadent. The quesabirria tacos were excellent as well, very flavorful and filling. The ambience is the location is nice with colorful murals inside and livery music. There’s few places that offer vegan food like this and wherever you are vegan or not, this place is a must visit while in the area.
Read morePros: Huge portions, Good quality ingredients
Cons: Parking can be difficult in this location
Guest
TaniaBañuelos
Points +20
Delicioso - Edit
La comida es riquísima!
Read moreEl pastel era delicioso
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nofunpepe
Points +80
Good Mexican Eats - Edit
Food was very good. Service was great, fast & friendly. Even the drinks were excellent. Definitely will be back. Non-vegans enjoyed it as well.
Read morePros: Vast Menu, Friendly staff, Dessert options
Cons: I don't live close enough to go on a weekly basis
Guest
mojojojojo
Points +1690
¡MÁGICO! - Edit
cute restaurant with fun music and fabulous food!!!! my non-vegan dad claims it’s the “best burrito” he’s ever had!
Read morePros: clean, cozy, friendly
Guest
NAJUK2023
Points +116
Awesome food & happy hour - Edit
This place amazing!!! The happy hour specials on food and drinks were awesome. The nachos were so delicious to split between two people.
Read morePros: Nachos , Mushroom tacos , Happy Hour Prices
Cons: None
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bell272
Points +111
Such a slay - Edit
I love this city, I got a taco dinner, partner got a pambazo/ torta (which was CRAZYYYYYY good) and we are thrilled, also BYOB so we bought a marg tall boy next door in. So fun I love being vegan in this city
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smdice
Points +447
Great food & friendly staff! - Edit
We loved the quesadilla & torta!
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otherluck
Points +780
Ricos tacos - Edit
I love here. Took out combo of 3 tacos with a side. Delicious
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Vegan Vagabond
Points +5645
Good food. Interesting restaurant layout. - Edit
The kitchen is the first floor and the seating is upstairs in a loft.
Read moreThis is the 3rd location of Penelope’s. It’s a very popular vegan Mexican restaurant chain with a very large menu.
Guest
JesterKing
Points +24
Bombazo 🤤 - Edit
The Bombazo was amazing. Onion rings too 🫠
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-02-21
Pros: Music, Cozy, Food
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